**Carolina Pork BBQ: A Tangy and Flavorful Barbecue Feast**
Savor the distinct flavors of Carolina pork barbecue, a culinary gem that embodies the essence of Southern barbecue traditions. Originating from the Carolinas, this delectable dish features succulent pork shoulder or ribs slow-cooked over hardwood coals, resulting in tender, fall-off-the-bone meat infused with a symphony of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors. Carolina pork barbecue is often served with a vinegar-based sauce, a hallmark of this regional specialty. This article presents a collection of authentic Carolina pork barbecue recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of this barbecue haven. From classic pulled pork to mouthwatering ribs, these recipes offer a diverse range of options to satisfy every barbecue enthusiast. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that captures the true essence of Carolina barbecue.
NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE BBQ PULLED-PORK SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 15h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings, with leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make small holes all over the pork shoulder with a thin sharp knife and stuff in garlic cloves. Rub the meat all over with the Memphis Shake; cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare an outdoor grill with an indirect medium-hot fire with a mix of briquettes and hardwood charcoal in half of the grill. Set grate over coals. Place pork, skin side up, in an aluminum pan with about 1 1/2 cups water on the cooler side of the grate. Toss 1 cup of the soaked and drained wood chips onto the coals and cover the grill, making sure the lid's vents are directly over pork.
- When the coals cool to medium-low heat, preheat a chimney-full of hot briquettes and hardwood charcoal. Whenever smoke stops coming out of the vents, about every hour, add more hot coals and 1 cup of soaked and drained wood chips to the fire. The goal is to maintain a medium-heat, smoky fire (but don't worry if it is hotter when the coals are added and cooler while preheating the coals). Rotate the pork when you add coals so it cooks evenly. Cook the meat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 180 degrees F, about 6 hours.
- Set aside 1 quart of the North Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Sauce. Once the pork reaches 180 degrees F, begin mopping the entire surface of the meat every 20 minutes with some of the remaining sauce and the pan drippings. Continue to cook the pork, covering the grill between mopping, until an instant-read thermometer registers 200 degrees F, about 1 to 2 hours more.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for at least 15 minutes. Remove the outer skin and discard. Cut large chunks from the bone and shred, using 2 forks or your fingers, (when cool enough to touch) or chop. Toss with about 1 cup of the reserved barbecue sauce for every 3 cups of meat. Tuck the pork into the soft rolls and serve with pickles.
- Whisk paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic, ancho powder, salt, and celery salt in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.
- Heat the vinegar and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Off the heat, stir in the ketchup, honey, salt, red pepper, and black pepper.
CAROLINA PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH BBQ SAUCE AND SWEET POTATO HASH BROWNS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a large ovenproof skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the barbecue seasoning blend over the pork tenderloin. Quickly sear the meat on all sides over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, while meat is searing, start the hash browns by adding the vegetable oil and butter to another large skillet. Add the shredded sweet potatoes, onion and bell pepper blend, and celery leaves in a single layer. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes without stirring. Stir in the salt and pepper, to taste, and continue to cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Once the tenderloin has been seared, remove to a platter and to the same skillet whisk in the Bloody Mary mix, peach nectar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, hot sauce, cracked black pepper, and chopped peaches; simmer over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove sauce from heat, place the seared pork in skillet and spoon sauce over top. Place the skillet in oven and cook until pork reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove meat from oven and allow to sit for a few minutes before slicing. To plate, arrange sweet potato hash browns and the sliced pork on individual dishes and top with some of the sauce. Garnish with fresh peach slices and a sprinkling of parsley.
- A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
CAROLINA PORK BBQ
This was given to me by my MIL. I hope this recipe turns out half as good as what she makes. She never measures anything and we spent a good hour trying to figure out how she actually does it.
Provided by stimied
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 6h15m
Yield 6-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine salt, pepper and garlic powder and season pork roast on all sides.
- Bake roast in covered pan 4-6 hours, checking often during the last 2 hours.
- Roast should be falling apart when finished.
- While roast is baking start the sauce by sweating the onions and garlic in the olive oil.
- Add red pepper flakes and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add all of the vinegar and 1 1/4 cups of the beer.
- Simmer over low heat, use remaining beer to maintain approximately 2 cups of liquid in the sauce.
- Sauce should cook at least 3 hours.
- You may not have to use all of the beer.
- When roast is falling apart, remove from the oven, pull meat into shreds, and pour the sauce over the shredded meat.
- Return to the oven for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Serve on hamburger buns with coleslaw and Tabasco sauce.
CAROLINA BBQ PORK SAUCE
In North Carolina, barbeque sauce is made with a vinegar base and ground red pepper. Pork is the meat of choice.
Provided by Janie
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a sauce pan, combine vinegar, ketchup, water and sugar. Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 111.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
NORTH CAROLINA PORK BBQ (FOR SLOW COOKER)
This recipe came with my slow cooker cookbook. I absolutely love it and you can make it as spicy as you like! Everyone loves it. Serve on a bun with coleslaw. You can even put the coleslaw on the sandwich and it's great! Ive used many kinds of pork roast, but it's great with pork loin--no bones or fat to worry about.
Provided by LK Devildog
Categories Pork
Time 10h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
- 2. Cover and cook 8-10 hours on low, or 5 hours on high.
SOUTH CAROLINA BBQ PORK SLIDERS
Make and share this South Carolina BBQ Pork Sliders recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pixies Kitchen
Categories Pork
Time 8h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix 1 tbsp of the brown sugar, paprika, minced onion, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and allspice. Sprinkle 1 tbsp on this mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker, with the remaining being rubbed all over the pork roast. Add vinegar and remaining brown sugar tot he slower cooker and stir to mix. Then add the pork roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until pork is fork tender. Remove pork to cutting board and shred. Return the shredded pork back to the crock pot and add in the scallions. Mix thoroughly.
- Place 1/4 cup of BBQ on each dinner roll and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.3, Fat 47.3, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 161.9, Sodium 1031.7, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 9.8, Protein 46.6
SOUTH CAROLINA BBQ PORK SLIDERS
Steps:
- 1. Line a 4-qt or larger slow-cooker with liner. Mix 1 Tbsp of the brown sugar, the paprika, minced onion, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and allspice. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp into bottom of slow-cooker. Rub remaining mixture over pork. Add vinegar and remaining brown sugar to slow-cooker; stir to mix. Add pork. 2. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours until pork is fork-tender. Remove pork to cutting board and pull into shreds. Return to slow-cooker; add scallions and toss to coat. 3. Put about 1⁄4 cup onto each bun bottom. Top with bun tops
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork. Boston butt or shoulder is the best choice for Carolina-style barbecue because it has a good amount of fat that will render and keep the meat moist during cooking.
- Use a flavorful rub. The rub is what gives Carolina-style barbecue its characteristic flavor. Be sure to use a rub that contains a good balance of sweet, savory, and smoky spices.
- Cook the pork low and slow. The best way to achieve tender, fall-off-the-bone pork is to cook it low and slow. This can be done in a smoker, oven, or slow cooker.
- Baste the pork regularly. Basting the pork with a mixture of vinegar, water, and spices will help keep it moist and flavorful.
- Serve the pork with your favorite sides. Carolina-style barbecue is traditionally served with coleslaw, baked beans, and hush puppies.
Conclusion:
Carolina-style barbecue is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a barbecue enthusiast or just looking for a new and exciting meal to try, Carolina-style barbecue is definitely worth a try. So fire up your grill or smoker and get started today!
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